Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between £1,073 and £1,565 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £841 on Multiple Airlines (1 Dec–18 May).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,295.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 50m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 06m.

Question 6

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Heathrow Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between £1,073 and £1,565 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £841 on Multiple Airlines (1 Dec–18 May).

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 8

How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

Question 9

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 10

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns can take about 44h 35m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,216. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is about 9409 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £868 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at £1,068 and £1,088 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of £956). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,813). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

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The most popular airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CNS?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns as you normally would.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from London Heathrow. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Cairns?

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Deals for Heathrow to Cairns flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Cairns?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Heathrow to Cairns for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Cairns with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Cairns from Heathrow? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to Cairns become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cairns from Heathrow today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£841
One-way from	£474
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£1,255

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£868	Average£1,146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,068	Average£1,241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,088	Average£1,370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between £1,073 and £1,565 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £841 on Multiple Airlines (1 Dec–18 May).

How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,295.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 06m.

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London Heathrow Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between £1,073 and £1,565 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £841 on Multiple Airlines (1 Dec–18 May).